Mutation and Recombination Rates in Free-Ranging Polar Bears
Devan Desai, Ruth L Rivkin, Levi Newediuk, Joseph M Northrup, Evan S Richardson, Colin J Garroway, Aaron BA Shafer
This study estimates mutation and recombination rates in polar bears using whole-genome sequencing, finding species-specific values that improve demographic inference for conservation.
bioRxiv · Nov 9, 2026 · PreprintGenomics